Potatoes are a staple food for over 1.3 billion people. But despite their importance for global food security, breeding ...

A research team has discovered a new tissue in plants that plays an essential role in seed formation by regulating the flow of nutrients into the seed. The team used their findings to increase the ...

By controlling male fertility, this new gene could help address challenges in the development of highly productive hybrid wheat.    Wheat provides 20% of global food calories, but creating ...

In a new development, researchers have successfully created an efficient two-line system for hybrid seed production in Brassica napus (rapeseed) ...

Scientists use small peptides to enhance symbiosis between plants and fungi, offering a sustainable alternative to artificial fertilizers. Plant biologists discover new plant molecule, CLE16, as well ...

Industrial farming practices often deplete the soil of important nutrients and minerals, leaving farmers to rely on ...